Your get-togethers THE ORANGERY GETS ITS BEST EVER ATTENDANCE Eastern region impresses those at the top The Reckitt Benckiser Pensioners’ Association chairman David Saltmarsh and the Trustee representative on the RB Pension Fund Kevin O’Berg were impressed when more than 40 members turned up to meet them at Eastern Region’s October get-together at the White Horse in Trowse. Ken Herbert introduced David and Kevin and they answered questions on an informal basis as they circulated amongst the pensioners. Kevin told Contact: “It was a valuable opportunity to hear the views of ordinary members and we enjoyed sharing the community spirit of this very active regional group. “We are conscious that there is no longer a company connection in Norwich but this area remains a very important part of the Pensioners’ Association. The company heritage and tradition still come across very strongly. “Particularly useful was the opportunity to discuss issues with Ken and pensioner visitors Neville Starling and Pam Gulliver.” Ken Herbert said the chance to meet with David and Kevin was very much appreciated. A short silence was observed in memory of Sir James Cleminson and many, including David and Kevin, stayed on for a meal. There was a “best ever” attendance of 35 for Derby’s September get-together at The Orangery in Markeaton Park. Old friends and colleagues cannot really be described as new faces but the regulars were pleased to see several making their first get-together visit. Among them was Peter Barber, right, who was personnel administration manager for many years at Derby and who was well liked and known to pensioners in attendance. Peter was accompanied by his wife and John Timmins, the new pensioner visitor for the Derby area, was also present. After catching up with all the gossip the day finished with a raffle and everyone looking forward to the next get-together in April 2011. DIARY DATES 2011 get-togethers: HULL 11am at The Goodfellowhip Cottingham Road on: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Contact Phil Mayor Tel: 01482 862563 NORWICH at 10.30am at the White Horse Trowse on: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Contact Ken Herbert 01379 852854 DERBY at 11am at The Orangery Markeaton Park on: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Contact Brian Bradley Tel: 01526 321575 Hull to try “give a lift” scheme Hull’s October get-together at the Goodfellowship had 16 in attendance, about average, but like Derby it was encouraging to see one or two new (old) faces. The group decided to schedule did, but it took her over an hour on three meetings a year in future at two buses.” regular times for easy remembering, We are happy to take up Phil’s that is on the first Tuesday in March, request to make this appeal in Contact the second Tuesday in June (to to pensioners with transport living in avoid the Bank Holiday) and the first East Hull who would be coming to a Tuesday in October. meeting to offer a lift to others less One lady who had not previously attended a get-together travelled from East Hull and visitor co-ordinator Phil Mayor is hoping in future to attract more from this area. well placed? Please call Phil on 01482 862563 if you can help. It might be possible to get groups together to attend each meeting. Two buses “The problem is,” Phil told Contact, “that many of the pensioners living there do not have a car and most are quite elderly. “It is possible to get to the Goodfellowship on the bus; this lady Page 2 iCONTACT December 2010 previous page next page